Kaili was adamant she wanted a “Frozen” birthday party. To us that consisted of a “Frozen” bounce house and some “Frozen” themed gift bags, ya that’s it.
We had finalized the guest list a good month before, a chunk of our friends, some family and our neighbors (because we have the best!) She was inviting 6 friends from her school and 3 not in her school. I sent the invites out early and literally only had 2 RSVPs from her school mates, one I had to fish out. That was enough to make me not want to do this again, but tough shit I guess.
I went back and forth on having a taco stand but the price was a leeeeetle too much, so I ended up catering it from our local Mexican market and it worked muy bueno. Carnitas, carne asada, shredded rotisserie chicken and quesadillas ( thanks mom) beans, rice, guac and salsa. An abundance of food and I am pretty sure we just threw out a good 4lbs. of leftover rice and beans.
We had the bouncy in the front yard so the kids ran from there to the backyard where the playhouse is. I think it all got good use and went smashingly. The weather wasn’t the best and when it started to sprinkle I almost lost my shit but it turned out fine. While the majority was outside eating, chatting and playing, my family was huddled on the couch busy with something important, socialites.
I had decided before the party that presents weren’t going to be opened when the kid guests were still around because it’s hard for them to sit still and with the amount of people we had it would be a lot easier to “maintain” later that day. See this post. But, if you can believe it, Kaili started opening presents earlier than I wanted, and not with me…or Shane! Yep that is right, someone else decided it was okay for Kaili to open some presents without her parents present. I ran in to find the unwrapping underway and then it was apparently time to open presents. I have been called “dramatic” before and I have to say it took a lot for me to not lose my shit over this. I am still not happy about that.
Kaili had fun and got way too much good stuff, that is all that matters. Eventually everyone trickled out and the kids went to sleep so the adults could play.
Next year might be a little different as we will be having a very quiet party and Averi might just be shit out of luck and never have a birthday party.
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I’m appreciative of your blog. I’m glad your back at it again and coincidentally I’m in round 5. You told me to not give up. I’ve never forgotten your words. Your baby girl gives me hope. Your story gives me hope.
Thank you! I have nothing but hope and love for you. And I have a positive story for you. maybe I should write about it!
Sailor still has not had a birthday with people other than me and her dad ha. Not sure about that gift thing geez! I love your story! Im so happy you can give others hope, because anything is possible! 🙂
So enjoyed your blog and pictures which are just too cute. I am still irked about no RSVP’s to Kaili’s party. Hope some of the children came that didn’t respond. So rude not to let you know. Sounds like a fun party. You did a great job and know Kaili loved it all.